State Senator District 27 in Iowa State Senate District 27, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Rocky Damiano — Candidate for Iowa State Senator in IA

  Rocky Damiano is a Republican candidate running for Iowa State Senate District 27 in the 2026 election, officially filing his paperwork with the Iowa Secretary of State's office. He pledges to be a "hard-charging advocate for everyday Iowans," particularly those in District 27, believing their concerns have previously fallen on deaf ears. Damiano is a staunch opponent of eminent domain abuse, promising to tirelessly fight for legislation that protects landowners over special interests, especially in the context of projects like the CO2 pipeline. He has publicly committed to supporting congressional term limits by signing a pledge with U.S. Term Limits, advocating for an Article V convention to enact such limits. He states his motivation for running is to defend citizens and ensure a more responsive legislature.

• Annette Sweeney — Incumbent State Senator in Iowa Falls, IA

  Annette Sweeney is an incumbent State Senator for Iowa's District 27, seeking reelection in the 2026 Republican Primary. An Iowa native, she grew up on a family farm near Buckeye and returned to operate it for 40 years after her father's passing. Her background includes teaching English and speech, serving as chair of the Iowa House Agriculture Committee, and as Iowa Rural Development Director for the USDA. With deep agricultural ties, Sweeney champions farmers, private property rights, water quality, and the expansion of low-carbon fuel. She chairs the Natural Resources and Environment Committee and co-chairs International Relations, advocating for prosperity in Iowa's rural areas.